Congratulations to the Timaru Boys’ High School 1st XI on back-to-back wins against The Willows. The home side batted first and amassed a total of 218 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. There were excellent performances from two promising young players, namely Jack Kelly and Harrison Horsley, representing St Kevin’s and St Andrew’s Colleges respectively. Another youngster, Jonty Iggo from Singapore, contributed a solid 33 proving his skill in New Zealand conditions. TBHS had a lively opening bowler in Hamish Caird as both he and Luke O’Connor claimed three wickets each.

The visitors got off to a difficult start losing two early wickets. However, the impressive Flynn Brookland showed class as he compiled an excellent 98 runs to anchor a strong chase. He fell, unfortunately, two runs short of a well-deserved 100. He was ably supported in a match winning partnership by Hamish Caird.

One shining light with the ball for The Willows was South Canterbury stalwart Craig Hinton with a return of 2/35 from his 10 overs. Victory came in the 47th over with only 7 down; and with it the Parker Trophy was deservedly retained.